Autism Spectrum (AS) Information
The Autism Spectrum (AS) embraces a
range of conditions, of which the best known are Autism, Asperger's Syndrome
and Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). These are generally considered a neurological difference affecting:
- social interaction·
- communication·
- style and flexibility of thinking·
- sensory experience (e.g. hypo and hyper -sensitivities to sound touch or light)·
- executive function which includes control of impulses and emotions, attention, and organisational styles ranging from highly structured to chaotic.
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Here are some of our favourite accounts by autistic individuals - helpful ways of understanding and 'treating' autism:
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The following are links to resources that our members have found useful. This is not an exhaustive list.
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AS Articles
Healthcare Visits - Autistic healthcare needs and encounters: Practical resources for autistic patients
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NZ ASD Guidelines and Services
NZ ASD Guideline, see HERE
ASD Register of NZ Service Providers, see HERE
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Diagnosis and support:
By Dr Ava Ruth Baker on 'Navigating the Pitfalls of ASD Diagnosis and Support', see HERE
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By Dave Spicer, 'Autistic and Undiagnosed: My Cautionary Tale', see HERE
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By Roger Meyer, guidelines for AS counselling, & choosing a diagnostician or counsellor, see HERE
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Articles About Autistic Community and Culture
Autism Network International: The Development of a Community and its Culture, by Jim Sinclair (2005). See HERE.
An Exploration into 'Autspace', by Damian Milton. See HERE.
Cultural Commentary: Being Autistic Together, by Jim Sinclair (2010). See HERE
ON OUR OWN TERMS: Emerging Autistic Culture, by Martijn Dekker. See HERE
Self-Awareness in Living With Asperger Syndrome, by Dave Spicer. See HERE
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Autonomy, the Critical Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies:
an online journal with articles by academics and other writers, most of them on the Spectrum themselves. See HERE
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Other Articles
New Theories of Autism, see HERE
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Conferences - Retreats for Autistics:
Even for those unable to attend, these websites provide ideas on providing an autistic-friendly environment, and links to presentations and articles by autistic adults.
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New Zealand Sites:
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Other Sites:
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